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Add 56/9 and 9/50

1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 9/50

56/9 + 9/50 is 2881/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    56/9 = 56 × 50/9 × 50 = 2800/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/450 + 81/450 = 2800 + 81/450 = 2881/450
  5. So, 56/9 + 9/50 = 2881/450
    In mixed form: 6181/450

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